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Liesl Botelho

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Life can become exhausting when you're carrying pain that no one else sees. Maybe you're grieving a loss, trying to heal from trauma, struggling with anxiety or depression, or finding yourself snapping at the people you love because the stress has become too much. You don't have to keep pretending you're okay or figure it all out by yourself. My goal is to help you feel understood, regain your confidence, and build healthier relationships with yourself and the people who matter most.

My approach to therapy

I believe lasting change starts with understanding what's beneath the surface instead of simply treating the symptoms. Together, we'll explore the experiences, beliefs, and patterns that keep you feeling stuck while building practical tools to help you manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and move through life's challenges with more confidence. My approach is compassionate, honest, and focused on helping you create meaningful change that lasts beyond our sessions.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is simply a chance to take a deep breath and talk with someone who's there to listen without judgment. We'll discuss what's been weighing on you, what feels hardest right now, and what you hope will be different in your life. You don't need to have the right words or all the answers. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, supported, and with a clear path toward the life you want to create.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Walden University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Grief or loss
  • Therapy methods
    Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English